World‘Furious kickback against equality’ must end, UN chief tells women activists

‘Furious kickback against equality’ must end, UN chief tells women activists

March 11, 2025

At a time of growing backlash against women’s rights, UN Secretary-General António Guterres issued a stark call to action on Tuesday to civil society representatives gathered for a town hall meeting – part of the ongoing Commission on the Status of Women.

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